Conservation rooflight installation across East Sussex

Guide prices in East Sussex

Small conservation unit

£1,145 – £1,695including VAT at 20%

Low-profile unit with glazing bar, slate or tile flashing

Medium unit

£1,695 – £2,495including VAT at 20%

Larger opening, lead or matching flashings

Large or bespoke

£2,495 – £3,845including VAT at 20%

Larger or made-to-order units for listed or sensitive roofs

Guide ranges for supply & fit. Your price is fixed in a written quote after we have seen photos or surveyed. Scaffold, access towers or a crane are priced separately if the job needs them, and building control fees, where a job needs them, are shown as their own line.

Towns we list in East Sussex

Builders and roofers working in East Sussex can use us for the rooflight element of a job, wherever the site is in England. Homeowners can book us directly. In both cases the fitters come to the address, the work follows the maker's instructions, and a written quote fixes the price first. Fitting is carried out by vetted teams under S&K's direction.

What's included

Rafters trimmed with timbers that suit the existing roof
Slates or tiles lifted carefully and kept for reuse where possible
Flashings in lead or a matching kit, dressed to the covering
Energy and old roofs — We make sure the rooflight meets current energy rules while suiting an older roof build-up.
Listed building consent — We confirm listed building consent is in place before fitting any rooflight on a listed building.

Rules that apply in England

Two sets of rules matter in England. Planning: a rooflight on a house is normally permitted development if it projects no more than 0.15 m and stays below the highest part of the roof, but flats, listed buildings and Article 4 areas need checking. Building regulations: new openings need approval for the structure and energy performance, and a replacement is a controlled fitting. We are not registered with a competent person scheme, so we notify replacements to building control with a building notice and put the council's fee on the quote.

Common questions in East Sussex

How long does fitting take?

Fitting a conservation rooflight into an existing, correctly sized opening is often a day's work. New openings take longer, because joists or rafters need trimming, an upstand or flashing has to be built or fitted, and the inside needs finishing. Large units that need lifting gear, and days lost to rain, can stretch things further. Your written quote gives a realistic estimate for your roof.

Can you fit a rooflight in winter or when it is raining?

Yes, within limits. Cold is less of a problem than wet, because membranes, primers and sealants need a dry surface to bond. We plan fitting days around the forecast and may move a date if heavy rain is due. If the roof has to be opened up, it is not left overnight without a temporary weather seal, so the room below stays dry while the work is finished.

Will my new conservation rooflight leak?

A correctly fitted unit should not. Leaks usually trace back to the detail around the frame: an upstand that is too low, a membrane or flashing that is not dressed properly, sealant applied to a damp surface, or water ponding against the kerb. We fit to the maker's instructions and check each of those points. The fitting carries a written workmanship guarantee, with its terms set out on your quote.

Conservation rooflight installation in East Sussex